Body found inside truck submerged in Plant City pond during search for missing man: HCSO

Deputies with the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office said they found a body inside a truck they pulled from a Plant City pond on Tuesday while searching for missing 50-year-old Derek Smith. 

Lowe’s parking lot shooting injures 1 in Sarasota: Sheriff

One person was hospitalized following a shooting in the parking lot of a Sarasota Lowe's Home Improvement store.

Real-life Jurassic Park: Amazonian ‘river monsters’ now in Florida

You no longer need a plane ticket to Brazil and a trek through the rainforest to land one of the world’s most elusive predators. The Arapaima, a prehistoric giant once exclusive to the Amazon River, has officially arrived in Central Florida.

Ex-Brandon hospital worker accused of stealing patient’s wallet, spending more than $500 on credit cards

A now-former patient care technician at HCA Florida Brandon Hospital is accused of stealing a patient's wallet and racking up more than $500 worth of purchases on their credit cards. 

Man arrested for second-degree murder after deadly Tampa shooting: Deputies

A suspect has been charged with second-degree murder after a deadly shooting in Tampa on Monday morning, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office.

Government Shutdown 2026: Partial shutdown ends after House vote

The House has passed a roughly $1.2 trillion spending package to end the partial government shutdown Tuesday afternoon.

Thousands of electric bikes recalled over fall hazard, CPSC says

Nearly 20,000 electric bikes have been recalled after several reports of the rear wheel bolts breaking, causing the wheel to separate from the bicycle.

Jill Biden's ex-husband charged with murder of wife in Delaware

A Delaware man who was previously married to former First Lady Jill Biden has been arrested and charged with murder after his wife was found dead in their home late last year.

Lyft driver accused of choking and threatening to kill passenger

A Lyft driver has been arrested after he allegedly choked and threatened to kill a passenger in his car, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office.

Watch: Florida man gathers ‘blanket’ of frozen iguanas during cold snap

A group of Florida influencers took advantage of rare freezing temperatures in the Sunshine State to make a "blanket" of cold-stunned iguanas.

Tampa Bay Rays backed by DeSantis, MLB commissioner for potential stadium deal with Hillsborough College

Governor Ron DeSantis was joined by MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred and the Tampa Bays Rays' ownership Tuesday morning at Hillsborough College, the site the team is eyeing for potential stadium developments. 

Here's when to expect your tax refund from the IRS

Tax season kicked off last week, which means some Americans could see their refunds in just a few weeks.

Artemis II launch delayed to March after issues during wet dress rehearsal

The historic launch of the Artemis II mission has been pushed back after multiple issues were encountered during a crucial prelaunch test at Kennedy Space Center.